Prophylaxis
The occurrence of a meniscus ganglion can be prevented to the extent that the underlying wear and tear of the menisci can be remedied by excessive strain (such as through leg malpositions or overweight). Furthermore, a meniscus already damaged by trauma or degenerative changes should be treated adequately by a specialist to prevent the formation of a ganglion.
Prognosis
In many cases, a meniscus ganglion disappears by itself under merely symptomatic therapy to combat pain. Often the conservative therapy is sufficient here. If the ganglion recurs or no visible success is achieved with conservative therapy, surgery promises a very good chance of recovery.
However, the extent of the damage to the meniscus is important. If the meniscus shows severe signs of wear and tear, the ganglion can be removed, but in the future there will always be increasing complaints due to the degenerative changes. Meniscus wear and tear is often part of arthrosis of the knee joint. If a meniscal ganglion is the first sign of a previously symptom-free meniscal wear, not only should the ganglion be treated as the first sign, but also the cause, in order to prevent the progression of wear and tear on the knee joint.
